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Strands #684 Answers – January 16, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #684, Friday, January 16, 2026. Today's theme clue: “DC crusader”.

BIREEP
ONJOKA
RATMAC
BNGEMN
PEANAE
EVNROC
NECJUI
GUINST

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Strands #684 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are seven theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 6 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C___ · J____ · J______ · M____ · P______ · R____ · V________
Hint 4: the spangram
BATMAN

Strands #684 answers

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Spangram: BATMAN

Theme words: CAPE, JOKER, JUSTICE, MANOR, PENGUIN, ROBIN, VENGEANCE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for January 16, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #684 is BATMAN.

What are the Strands answers for January 16, 2026?

CAPE, JOKER, JUSTICE, MANOR, PENGUIN, ROBIN, VENGEANCE, with the spangram BATMAN.